Monument record MDO20577 - Tramway from Monmouth Beach to The Cobb, Lyme Regis
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Summary
A tramway was constructed in 1853 to transport stone quarried from the cliffs behind Monmouth Beach to the Cobb for shipment.
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Full Description
A tramway was constructed from the cliffs behind Monmouth Beach to the Cobb in 1853, in order to transport the quarried blue lias stone to the quay. It was built for Hutchinson and Frean of Plymouth who were quarrying the cliffs at this date. The wagons rolled down a slight incline to the Cobb, where they were then drawn by horses on to the Cobb itself. A branch line was laid to the cement factory after it was constructed in c. 1865. (1) The tramway appears to have become disused by about the turn of the 20th century.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX758 Article in serial: Draper, J. 2001. Quarrying the Lias at Lyme; Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 123. 15-22. 15-22.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 33840 91551 (519m by 179m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY39SW |
| Civil Parish | Lyme Regis; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: MDO20577
Record last edited
Aug 24 2011 10:23AM